SHRIMP AND SCALLOP PENNE

SHRIMP AND SCALLOP PENNE image

Yield 2 People

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 Cup Mushrooms, sliced
2 Shallots, finely chopped
1 1/2 Tbs Butter
1/2 Cup White Wine
1/2 Tbs dried Tarragon
1/8 tsp Salt
1/16 tsp White Pepper
1/4 cup chopped Sun-Dried Tomatoes
1/4 tsp Red Pepper Flakes
1/8 cup minced Parsley or Cilantro ( or substitute 1 tsp of dry)
1 - 14oz can of Fire-Roasted Tomatoes,diced
1/2 Pound of Shrimp (and/or Scallops),peeled and deveined
6oz. of Penne( or other) Pasta
Olive Oil
Grated Parmesan Cheese for final topping

Steps:

In a large skillet, saute mushrooms and shallots in butter and a splash of olive oil over medium-high heat for 3-5 minutes, or until tender but not brown, Stir in wine, tarragon, salt, and pepper. Heat to boiling and reduce heat. Simmer uncovered for 12-15 minutes or until about 2/3 of the liquid is evaporated. Get water boiling for Penne pasta ; cook pasta as directed - about 12-13 minutes after added to boiling water. Add shrimp/scallops to wine mixture. Simmer covered for 2 minutes until shrimp are tender. Stir in diced tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoesand red pepper flakes and heat through. Toss cooked Penne with butter/oil to taste and add shrimp mixture, 2 Tbs Parmesan cheese and Parsley or Cilantro Serve with Parmesan Cheese sprinkled to taste. VARIATIONS/OPTIONS - use some or all! Add 1/4 cup sliced black olives Add Garlic - 2-3 cloves finely chopped Substitute Basil for Parsley Add 1/2 tsp grated Lemon Peel